Karuizawa, Nagano Pref., Jan. 15 (Jiji Press)--Bereaved families on Thursday mourned the victims of a fatal ski tour bus crash in the town of Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, 10 years ago.

A rescue worker recalled being rendered speechless upon first seeing the 2016 crash of a ski tour bus in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, that killed 15 people and injured 26 others. Thursday marked 10 ...

Komoro, Nagano Pref., Jan. 15 (Jiji Press)--A rescue worker recalled the 2016 crash of a ski tour bus in Karuizawa in the central Japan prefecture of Nagano that killed 15 people and injured 26 others ...

Japan’s futuristic columbaria are a practical response to an ageing population, shrinking families, and a shortage of space. (AI-generated pic) It sounds like something out of a science-fiction film.

New Japan-based travel brand offers fully private, custom tours for families, couples, and first-time visitors seeking a flexible way to explore Japan. Unlike traditional group tours that follow fixed ...

Kyu-Karuizawa, once a key gateway between Kyoto and Edo, blends mountain scenery with relaxed shopping streets and quiet cafes. Shopping streets and green spaces sit close together, encouraging a ...

The United Nations Department of Global Communications (DGC) promotes global awareness and understanding of the work of the United Nations through its network of United Nations Information Centres ...

Tsunan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tsunan Town, Nakauonuma District, Niigata Prefecture; CEO: Kengo Suzuki) officially launched its virtual brewery in the metaverse, “Lunar Brewery,” on ...

Eddie Vedder announces solo tour dates in Japan for 2026. Vedder's solo shows feature Pearl Jam songs, famous covers, and expanded instrumentation. Pearl Jam said to be discussing details of what ...

Flying Street View feature offers virtual tours of restaurants and venues as platform nears 1 billion monthly users Amap, the mapping and navigation platform of Alibaba Group Holding, has launched new ...

TOKYO: It sounds like something out of a science-fiction film. You arrive at a temple, tap a card, and a screen lights up with the face of the person you came to see. A panel slides open, revealing a ...